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Say you’ve moved into a new place and you cannot make the needed modifications for curtains either because it’s a rental or because fixing a rod is too permanent, so you are wondering now how to hang curtains without a rod.
In that case, knowing the answer to these question can save you the trouble of having to drill holes into your wall.
Curtains are a necessary furnishing in all households as they provide both shade and privacy, but installing them can be challenging without tools.
We’ve broken this article into two halves to address both scenarios— hanging curtains without a permanently fixed rod and creative ideas for hanging curtains without rods altogether.
Let’s not keep you guessing!
Hanging Curtains Without a Rod Ideas
This first section will explore ideas that don’t require you to make holes in your wall.
So you will be using a rod, rope, or substitute, but we’re focusing on avoiding the installation of any permanent, stationery rod-like structure on your wall.
Read on to see why we love these two alternatives for hanging curtains without a rod ideas!
Adhesive Hooks
Adhesive hooks have a sticker behind them that you can peel off and stick on to your walls.
The adhesive’s strength determines its weight capacity, but many are strong enough to hold up curtains.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install them.
Step 1:
The adhesive hooks you buy need to be strong enough to bear the weight of your curtains. Manufacturers should mention their weight capacity on the packaging or the product itself.
Measure the weight of your curtains to get an idea of which hooks to purchase. Two should do the trick.
You can purchase adhesive hooks at any hardware store or online. They come in many varieties, so feel free to get picky if you’re trying to create your ideal esthetic.
Step 2:
You will need to measure and mark your wall to make sure the hooks are perfectly aligned. You can do this with a foot scale or a piece of cardboard.
Cut out a square from the corner of cardboard and align the right angle this creates to the corner of your window.
Next, push a pencil through the cardboard onto the spot where you want to hang the rod.
You can flip the same cardboard piece to mark the spot on the other side of the window equidistant to the window from where you made the first mark.
This strategy is to help you set your hooks at the same height and distance from the window.
Step 3:
Peel the adhesive strip off the backs of the hooks and set them on the marks you just made. Press and hold for about 30 seconds.
It should take the adhesive less than an hour to dry. Nonetheless, wait for an hour before you move on to the next step.
Step 4:
Since we’re not using rods, you still need something to hold the curtains together in a way that you can open and close them with ease. You could slide your curtains through a rope and attach this to the hooks.
Alternatively, you could check your shed for a spare copper pipe that’s thin enough to pass through the top openings of a curtain and place the pipe on to the hook like a rod.
Branches, hockey sticks, and golf clubs can all be repurposed when you’re in a pinch for ideas for hanging curtains without rods. Just make sure they’re not heavier than the load your hooks are set to handle.
We recommend watching this video tutorial to see what the result should look like or if you need a visual aid for any of the steps.
Quick Hang (Or Kwik-Hang) Rod Brackets
This is another hanging curtains without rod idea that doesn’t require puncturing your wall. But it does require that you have a window frame that stretches into the house.
Using kwik-hang brackets eliminates the need for both having to measure your window and having to damage them with drills or nails.
How to install:
Step 1:
Purchase brackets based on your window frame’s size because that’s where the bracket is going to go. You don’t need to be precise but just make sure the brackets will fit.
Step 2:
Position the brackets at the edges of your window frame and hammer them into the frame, as you’ll see in the above link we shared.
Step 3:
Use a loose rod the length of your window to hold the drapes. Place the rod on to the brackets. Done.
How to Put Up Curtains Without Rod
Velcro Curtains
Easily one of the most creative ways to hang curtains without a rod, and it doesn’t take too long to install either.
Hopefully, you’re familiar with how Velcro works, but if not, this tweet should explain it clearly. 
Don’t underestimate the strength of Velcro. It can carry drapes of all sizes. One of the major advantages to owning Velcro curtains is removing and changing them at will.
Anytime you want a change of décor, just rip off the old and stick on a new curtain.
Installing them, thankfully, is just as easy:
Step 1:
You will need to purchase Velcro strips or purchase curtains with an in-built velcro lining. Measure your window panel to know which size curtains to order and how much Velcro you’re going to need.
Step 2:
If you have curtains without Velcro, you’ll need to stitch the Velcro strip onto the curtains’ top lining. If you’re short on time but don’t have budget constraints, purchase curtains with the Velcro strips sewn in.
Step 3:
One of the Velcro strips is to go right above the window into the wall. You can staple this onto the wall (it will only make a small, hardly noticeable holes) or gorilla glue.
Step 4:
Hang the curtain onto the Velcro strip, and voila!
Coat Hooks
Here’s our last idea for how to put up curtains without rod—you can hang them on a series of lined coat hooks.
That’s right, aside from holding coats and bags, you can use hooks to hold up drapes, and they’re rather decorative compared to the other options on this list.
Unfortunately, installing coat hooks will require you to puncture your wall, but if there’s a window you want to cover permanently or for a long time, hooks are the ideal option.
They’re also easier to install than rods because they don’t require any drilling. So, you can do the handiwork all by yourself and without investing in special tools.
Here’s a step-by-step how-to guide.
Step 1:
Purchase as many coat hooks as you would need in order to accommodate the length of your draperies.
Step 2:
Grab a food scale and a marker. First, measure the length of your curtains across and divide that with the number of hooks you’ll be using.
You’ll get the space you need between each hook in a horizontal line for even placement. Mark these spots.
Step 3:
To install the hooks, hammer them into the holes you’ve designated, then make more hook-shaped holes if your drapes don’t already have enough.
You could make them with a fabric hole-making machine or a sharp stick if you don’t feel like you need to be precise. Once you’re done, just hang the drape onto each hook.
Bonus! If you're hell-bent on a method that requires no rods, be they permanent or temporary, it's time to look into alternative ways to hang curtains.
Speaking of alternative ways to hang curtains, how about an alternative to curtains themselves?
How to Hang Curtains Without a Rod
Venetian Blinds
You may have noticed that people prefer using blinds, especially in modern decor homes and offices.
Blinds are easier to install, convenient to close and open, and unlike most curtains, they offer varying degrees of transparency.
If you enjoy having a moderate amount of natural light in your room, blinds might be more suitable.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install blinds without having to drill holes.
Step 1:
The first step is to measure the dimensions of your windows well before you order or purchase blinds. Then shop for blinds that suit your style and transparency needs.
Different kinds of blinds have variations in installation methods, but in general, they’re easy enough for a user to do without a handyman.
Step 2:
Next, you need to select your blinds based on your measurements. There are many categories to choose from even when you’re looking into rod-less or bracket-less options such as:
- Magnetic blinds
- Command strips
- Self-adhesive blinds
Step 3:
Mark the spot on the wall or window where the blind will go. You can use the method described earlier. Make sure the points you mark are equidistant from the window, so the placement looks professional.
Step 4:
Since they come with command strips and self-adhesive blinds, installation is quite easy. These strips are laced with an extra-potent adhesive so they can hold a heavy load (up to 16 pounds).
However, it’s recommended that you use gorilla glue to bolster the adhesive’s properties.
Clean the surfaces before you mount one side of the strip to the window frame or wall, and then stick your blind roller by its headrail onto the strips and wait for it to dry.
The instructions mentioned on the package will direct you to add support for the 24-48 hours it may take for the blinds to dry.
Step 5:
Magnetic blinds use the force of magnetic attraction to latch on to the window pane firmly. There’s a magnet on the other side of the glass, which attracts the magnet on the blind.
Installing them might take a while, as they generally come with a few brackets and magnetic disks you need to attach to your window.
The most significant advantage to this method is how easy it is to add or remove the blinds, just snap on and snap off.
We hope this DIY guide gave you some fantastic ideas on how to hang curtains without a rod.